Dear Women's Imaging Insider,
Radiologists have known for a long time that dense breasts are challenging to image with mammography. In addition, dense breasts bring down screening sensitivity for an entire program. German researchers have a solution for how to fix that. Read more.
There's been a lot of talk about contrast agents: How safe are they? When is the best time to use them? Another group from Germany answered all those questions. They found intravenous gadoteric acid is a safe and effective contrast agent for use in MR mammography. Adverse events were rare, and image quality was good to excellent.
Also in your Women's Imaging Community, we have news from leading researcher Dr. Christiane Kuhl. She gave an interview about what the future holds for breast cancer detection. In her opinion, breast screening with MRI is the way forward. What does that mean and what else did she have to say? Find out.
Speaking of MRI, U.K. researchers have advised radiologists not to overlook the modality for fetal brain abnormalities. In utero MRI makes a "significant contribution" to the diagnosis by increasing accuracy when compared with ultrasound alone, they said. How much does it help? Discover that and more.
In terms of breast cancer screening, there are two stories you won't want to miss. First, the European Society of Breast Imaging along with 30 national bodies released a position paper on breast cancer screening. The goal of the paper is to achieve some clarity in the contentious debate over who should receive breast screening, according to lead author Dr. Francesco Sardanelli.
In the second article, French authors ask: Is one-day breast cancer screening feasible? Dedicated to women with a suspicious breast lesion, this speedy diagnostic process requires the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team specialized in the breast. The concept of the "one-stop clinic" compares favorably with the traditional diagnostic route, which can take days if not weeks. Read more.
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